quarta-feira, 8 de dezembro de 2010

LE I - INGLÊS - Act. 2

Extensive Reading - Romeo and Juliet, de William Shakespeare - Visionamento e audição de um dos temas musicais correspondente a uma das cenas do filme:

Balcony Scene, Craig Armstrong


1 - Watch the video and listen to its musical theme.
2 - Match the sequences of events of the film Romeo and Juliet with the musical theme of the soundtrack.

Soundtrack Themes / Synopsis Sequences
2.1 - Prologue - The story is, of course, about a pair of star-crossed lovers. Two teenagers pursue their love for each other despite the fact that their families have been at odds with each other for decades. The story combines swordfighting, disguise, misunderstanding, tragedy, humor, and some of the most romantic language found in literature all in the name of true love.
2.2 - O Verona - In Verona, Italy, two powerful families the Montagues and the Capulets have been feuding with each other for years.
2.3 - Young Hearts Run Free (Ballroom Version) - Old Capulet, Juliet's father, throws a party to which he invites all his friends. The Montagues are not invited of course, but Romeo devises a plan to get a look at Rosaline, a young girl he has been pursing. He disguises himself and slips into the party.
2.4 - Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo + Juliet) Instrumental - Once inside, his attention is stolen; not by Rosaline, but by Juliet. Romeo falls instantly in love, but is disappointed when he finds out that Juliet is a Capulet. Juliet notices Romeo too, but she is unaware that he is a member of the hated Montagues.
2.5 - Balcony Scene - Later, after discovering that the young man who caught her eye is a member of the enemy family, Juliet goes out onto her balcony to tell the stars about her strong but forbidden love. At the same time, Romeo is lurking in the bushes below. He overhears Juliet confess her love for him to the heavens. No longer able to control his powerful feelings, Romeo reveals himself to her and admits that he feels the same.
2.6 - When Doves Cry, Quindon Tarver - The very next day, with the help of Romeo's friend Friar Lawrence, Romeo and Juliet are secretly married.
2.7 - Tybalt Arrives - featuring Butthole Surfers & The Dust Brothers - On the day of the wedding, two of Romeo's friends, Benvolio and Mercutio, are walking through the streets of Verona when they are confronted by Juliet's cousin, Tybalt. Tybalt is out to get Romeo for crashing the Capulet's party so he starts a fight with his friends. Romeo shows up, but does not want to fight Tybalt because he no longer holds a grudge against Juliet's family. Romeo's friends can't understand why he won't stand up for himself so Mercutio steps in to do it for him.
2.8 - Fight Scene - A swordfight with Tybalt follows.
2.9 - Mercutio's Death - Mercutio is killed. To avenge the death of his friend, Romeo kills Tybalt, an act that will award him even more hatred from the Capulet family.
2.10 - Escape from Mantua - The Prince of Verona banishes Romeo and he is forced to leave Juliet, who is devastated by the loss of her love. Juliet's father, not knowing of his daughter's marriage, decides to marry her to another young man named Paris.
2.11 - Juliet’s Requiem - In despair, Juliet consults with Friar Laurence. He advises her to agree to the marriage, but on the morning of the wedding, she will drink a potion that he prepares for her. The potion will make it look like Juliet is dead and she will be put into the Capulet burial vault. Then, the Friar will send Romeo to rescue her. She does as the Friar says and is put into the vault by her heartbroken parents.
2.12 - Death Scene - Bad news travels fast. Before the Friar can tell Romeo of the hoax, Romeo hears from someone else that his beloved Juliet is dead. Overcome with grief, Romeo buys a poison and goes to Juliet's tomb to die beside his wife. At the door of the tomb, Romeo is forced to fight Paris, whom he swiftly kills. Nothing will stop him from joining his love. Inside the vault, Romeo drinks the poison and takes his last breath next to his sleeping wife.
2.13 - Liebestod(from Tristan und Isolde)- Moments later, Juliet awakens to see her husband's dead body. She learns what has happened from Friar Laurence who has just arrived and accessed the scene. With no reason left to live, Juliet kills herself with Romeo's dagger.
2.14 - Epilogue - The tragedy has a tremendous impact on both the Montagues and the Capulets. The families are hurt so much by the death of their children that they agree to never fight again

3 - Explain how the music relates to the play: Love, hate, parent/child conflict, friendship, passion, maturity, etc.
4 – The score to Romeo + Juliet was composed by British music producer Nellee Hooper, Scottish composer Craig Armstrong, and English music composer and producer Marius de Vries. It was arranged, orchestrated, and conducted by Craig Armstrong using the London Session Orchestra and The Metro Voices.
4.1 - Go to http://www.craigarmstrongonline.com/ to find extra info on Scottish composer Craig Armstrong.
4.2 – Take notes of his biographical data.
4.3 – Number/List his film soundtracks.
5 – Bring your own CDs to the class and decide how the themes in their music reflect any of the themes in Romeo and Juliet. Share your favourite selection with the class and explain how the music relates to the play.

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